International Market Square

It’s time again for the big fight! Well, the big food fight. City Pages’ ‘Iron Fork’ competition is returning. The competition puts some of Minnesota’s best bartenders and chefs head-to-head creating delicious dishes and drinks while benefiting the local fold shelf, Second Harvest Heartland.

Being a professional athlete comes with some perks. Some are more obvious than others: getting paid to play a sport, being a celebrity and becoming a role model to others. Another great benefit: being able to help the people who support you. Many athletes feel a great responsibility to pay it forward and don’t take that aspect of their job lightly.

For those who prefer to spend their New Year’s out and about, not sitting at home basking in the warm glow of the TV watching Ryan Seacrest, check out some of the events going on around the Twin Cities that will let you ring in the New Year surrounded by others who have the same idea.